Soundproof Ventures

Soundproof Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early and later-stage companies. Founded in 2019 by Michael Silverstein, the firm is headquartered in Hermosa Beach, California. The firm focuses on supporting groundbreaking companies that enhance human capacity, with a particular emphasis on automation technologies that revolutionize foundational industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure. Soundproof Ventures invests directly from its balance sheet, allowing for flexibility and patience in aligning with a company's most ambitious goals. The firm typically makes its first investment between $250,000 and $500,000, with access to more capital for later stages. Soundproof Ventures believes that entrepreneurship is the world's most challenging profession and strives to be constructive throughout the journey to create lasting value. The firm's portfolio includes companies like Clarity Movement, which is transforming the understanding and approach to tackling air pollution, and Rugged Robotics, which is unlocking efficiencies in construction with autonomous robotics. The team is led by Managing Partner Michael Silverstein, who has over 15 years of experience in developing strategies, overseeing operations, and executing transactions for venture-backed startups and traditional media companies. Michael graduated with a BA in History from Duke University and holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson. Despite living in Los Angeles with his wife and two boys, he remains a die-hard Boston sports fan.